What is a Voluntary Family Plan?
A Voluntary Family Plan (VFP) allows families to work with their extended families and other community supports to identify and address concerns so that they may better care for their children.
The objective of VFP is to use community resources to address issues before child safety concerns arise. VFP also assists vulnerable families to access services necessary to address identified concerns and increase family strengths.
Who Requests a Voluntary Family Plan?
Voluntary Family Planning (VFP) is for Aboriginal families that voluntarily request support to resolve concerns about the care for their children, prior to child protection involvement with a MCFD or Delegated Aboriginal Agency Social Worker.
VFP is also requested by families that have children with complex needs, when the family needs assistance to develop and manage a network of services. Schools, community, or service provider organizations may refer families to SIWS for VFP, if they believe the family requires support to care for their child.
What is Involved?
The SIWS Family Advocate is a neutral coordinator / facilitator who will:
What are the outcomes?
The outcomes of the Voluntary Family Plan are:
Have a Referral?
If you know an individual or family who you feel could benefit from these services, please complete a referral form. For any questions, please contact us at: